Gustavo Eiben

Functions as a College/University

Abraaj-PE is a hands-on manager which invests through their regional private equity funds in established small- to mid-cap unlisted firms in emerging markets. They invest across a range of sectors including engineering, construction, advertising, food processing, telecommunications, plastics, consumer goods, microfinance, IT, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and infrastructure. Their geographic focus is on Latin America, Africa and Asia. The firm provides capital for expansion and buy-outs, typically investing USD 2-10 million in outstanding family-owned businesses with at least five to seven years of history, which are often a niche market leader and which always have solid ESG credentials. Abraaj-PE seeks to offset risk through diversified portfolio management. Their Private Equity+ approach, which combines elements of best private equity practice with a local, entrepreneurial and personal touch, aims to help investee businesses to scale up their operations locally, regionally and internationally. They also provide flexible on-the-ground support for areas such as HR, Legal & Compliance, Financial, Investor Relations and IT Services.

Somers Investment Partner invests in companies located in the United States with an enterprise value of USD 25 - 250 million and an EBITDA of USD 1 - 20 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of marketing, information technology, logistics and engineering services sectors. It provides financing for buyout stage capital requirements.

Apis Partners invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating in tech-enabled financial infrastructure and services sectors. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements.